Boom is a shining example of the thriving psychedelic resurgence. The very notion of coming together in an autonomous space specifically designed to facilitate transformative experiences reflects a contemporary psychedelic ethos that is spreading worldwide and taking shape in exciting ways. A rich modern history—as well as deep ties to prehistoric practices—has brought this unprecedented resurgence to its thrilling present position, and the potential futures on the horizon are the stuff of dreams.

With Issue Two of The Nexian currently in the final stages of production, The Nexian publishing collective wishes to share a teaser from one of the forthcoming features. To whet the appetites of those who have been eagerly awaiting the release of this issue, we are proud to present a brief excerpt from The Nexian's exclusive interview with Dr. Rick Strassman, a psychedelic researcher who needs no introduction. 

Part five of James Oroc's informative analysis of the unfolding of the second psychedelic revolution. Here he covers  some of our more ancient psychedelic history as well as recent developments.

This article from The Atlantic analyzes the troubling relationship between science, propaganda, and drug policy. It highlights the recent Harvard study that claimed to have found brain "abnormalities" among marijuana users compared to controls, along with other studies involving MDMA.

One of the many problems with the war on drugs is selective enforcement. Racial disparities in arrests, prosecution, and incarceration are well documented and have been reported on for years. But the pattern of inconsistent application of the law goes deeper than which communities are being targeted… it is also an issue in terms of which substances are being targeted.

Are there hints about Phalaris contained in the Old Testament? The madness of king Nebuchadnezzar provides some interesting food for thought.

Yesterday, June 2nd, 2014, Sasha Shulgin left this world at the age of 88. The contributions of this great man are inestimable.

Almost everyone has heard the old urban legend that LSD causes chromosome damage. While that story was largely put to rest in the 1970s, new evidence links another visionary drug, N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) to birth defects when consumed during pregnancy.

This piece by Dennis McKenna is from 'The Ayahuasca Experience - A Sourcebook on the Sacred Vine of Spirits', a collection of essays and reports edited by Ralph Metzner.

Tom Robbins is a best selling author of novels that are both utterly hilarious and thought-provoking. Here Tony Vigorito talks with him about psychedelics, synchronicity, Terence McKenna, Alan Watts, and language. If you enjoy this, just wait till you read his books.